Older Americans are facing age discrimination and working longer anyway

Older Americans are facing age discrimination and working longer anywayOlder Americans are facing age discrimination and working longer anywayOlder workers want to stay on the job longer, but they face age discrimination and have difficulting getting jobs.About half (51%) of all adults said older workers often dealt with age discrimination at work,according to a recent survey conducted byThe Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreOlder workers agreed just over half (58%) of Americans age 50 and older say that older workers face discrimination in the workplace, and 75% think their own age is a disadvantage when looking for work,Approximately a fifth of workers age 50 and older feel theyve been ignored for a promotion or a raise because of their age.A full 79% of women and 70% of men aged 50 and older said their age made job search ing more difficult.The 2019 Working Longer Survey looks at the effects of the trend of U.S. workers who are opting to stay in the workplace and put off retirement. Older workers meaning those who are 55 or more have since 2005 comprised a larger share of the labor force than those age 16 to 24.The survey was conducted online and over the phone with 1,423 adults.Nearly half of all adults think older Americans working longer is beneficial to the national economy, and 39% think its good for workers in general. A third of all workers say its good for their career, and 46% view it as good for their workplace culture.However, things begin to skew when you break those responses down by age and then by education.elend everyone is happy to see older adults staying on in the workforce.Older Americans, naturally, support the working longer trend 53% of Americans over age 50 said that working past age 65 was a boon for the economy, and 50% said it was good for workers in general.Younger Ameri cans see the trend much more negatively only 38% think its good for the economy, and just 30% think its good for American workers. (It skews further if you separate by education 47% of adults under age 50 with at least some college education say that people staying in the workforce past 65 is bad for workers overall, compared with 25% of those under 50 with no college education).The young-old divide continues while 51% of workers age 50 and older workers believe that having more older workers in the workforce to be good for their career, and 51% think its healthy for workplace culture, fewer young people agree. Among younger workers, only 27% say having more older workers around is good for their career, and 43% see their presence in the workplace as positive for the culture.When broken down along the lines of education 37% of workers under age 50 with at least some college say people staying in the workforce is bad for their career, compared with just 20% of young workers with no c ollege education.No matter how you slice it, being an older worker in the U.S. isnt easy. Despite all their experience, just 6% of older workers cited their age as an advantage to their career.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

New Job Scams -- And How to Avoid Them

New Job Scams -- And How to Avoid ThemNew Job Scams And How to Avoid Them1Its a sad, but true, reality. For every real online job, there may be up to 100 job scams. And the job scammers are getting savvier by the day, coming up with new tactics to convince job landseekers their job scams are real.Weve posted about job scams before on , but here is a refresher course on some old job scams- and some new ones, too- to help you protect yourself from job scammers.Here are 6 job scams to look out forInstant message interviews.Whether youre applying for a telecommuting position or even an in-office one, we havent heard of a single legitimate case where an employer asked a candidate to do an interview via IM. Its just not done and is a job scam. Ditto for e-mail interviews. If youre a true candidate for a real job, youll be asked to come in (if the office is nearby) or youll do a phone or Skype interview. They key for an interview is to first make sure you can confirm you are talking to a r eal person at a real hiring company, and IM gives no such valid contact informationthats why scammers use it.Asking for money.Weve said it before and well say it again You should never, ever have to pay to work at a company. So no matter what the reason- for example, even if the company gives you a free laptopbut then entices you to purchase their proprietary softwareto use on it- you shouldnt hand over your hard-earned money to a potential employer. While the job offer might be seemingly authentic or convincing, if a potential boss asks you to send money (especially if its via a wire transfer or where you deposit money into an account and take a percentage), the job is almost certainly a scam. Protect your money and watch out for this job scam.Asking for your bank account information.Job scammers want access to your cash- fast. They might position it as an up-front fee for a phone headset or for some other hardware or software item that is required for you to abflug the job. If a p otential employer asks you for sensitive personal or financial information, such as your social security number or checking account information, you should stop in your tracks with that company and say youre sorry, but you know that is a sign of a scam. Simply, legitimate employers shouldnt ask you for this information.Texting as a way to communicate.You text your kids, your mom, and your partner. But you dont text a hiring manager, and he shouldnt be texting you, either. If a potential boss wants to text you information about the interview or to complete the hiring process, dont proceed.Using an odd e-mail address.Red flags should wave if you spot a potential boss using a non-work related e-mail address, such as Yahoo, Gmail, or Hotmail. E-mails that pertain to work should always be done through a work e-mail address. And be aware if youre receiving e-mails at unusual hours- work-related e-mails should be sent during regular office hours.Pretending to be from another company.You sh ould always research the person youre speaking with, even if she seems to be from a real company. Find out her work e-mail address, and see if it differs from the one youve been corresponding with. Then send an e-mail to the correct business e-mail address to determine whom youve really been communicating with. This is a valuable, but easy way to check for job scams.While there are many, many legitimate telecommuting jobs out there, there are always going to be those people who make their career by scamming others and posting job scams. So be careful as you apply for remote positions online, and take the necessary steps to protect your safety.Readers, what do you think of the latest job scams? What do you do to protect yourself? Let us know in the comments section below.

How to Confirm a Job Interview

How to Confirm a Job bewerberinterviewHow to Confirm a Job InterviewIts always a good idea to confirm a job interview, especially if it was scheduled more than a week in advance. Not only will it make you appear professional, but it provides one last opportunity to double-check that you have the correct location, date, and time. As well as confirming these details, you can also ask for the name of the person you will be meeting with and where to go in the building once youve arrived. Tips for Confirming a Job Interview When youschedule a job interview, be koranvers to confirm the interview location, as well as the date and time. Weve heard from job seekers who didnt have an accurate address and ended up missing their job interview. Weve also heard from applicants who didnt write down the correct time and even from someone who got the day wrong. Showing up on the wrong day is embarrassing and will make you seem disorganized and unprofessional. Given how hard it can be to get an in terview, its important to get all the details right. If you dont, and you miss the interview, you may not get a second chance. Taking the time to confirm the details will help youavoid interview stress, as well. As in all yur correspondence with the interviewer, be polite and professional. While you want to confirm the details, avoid asking questions that could be easily answered through a quick online search. For instance, dont request directions to the geschftszimmer if you have the address, you can figure out how to get there on your own. Check the Interview Details Confirm, with the person scheduling the interview, the street address, the floor, and the suite if its in a large office building. Also, confirm which department you are interviewing with and who are going to meet. Sample Job Interview Confirmation Here is an example of a job interview confirmation email that you can use as inspiration to write our own. Subject line Interview confirmation for the graphic desig ner position - Neil Karlson Dear Mr. Martins, Thank you very much for arranging the interview for the graphics designer role at ABC Company, located at 785 Union St, on Tuesday, April 15 at 930 a.m. When you have a moment, can you please share the name and job title of the person who will be interviewing me? Im looking forward to Tuesdays conversation, and the opportunity to share my background and learn more about this position. If I can provide any additional information prior to the interview, please just let me know. Best, Neil See more information on how to send an email confirmation email prior to an interview. Map the Directions When youre interviewing in a location youre not familiar with making sure you map your directions. The mapping apps on your smartphone or Google Maps are excellent resources for getting directions and for mapping the location where you need to go. Options are available for driving, walking, and mass transit directions. Check out which works best f or getting to the interview in a timely manner. (Sometimes heavy or unpredictable traffic can make public transportation or walking the best option.) Research parking options, as well, so you dont get tied up seeking a parking spot. If youre not positive where the interview will be held, do a trial run and visit your interview location ahead of time so you know exactly where youre going. That way, youll be sure not to be late for your interview. Plan on Extra Time Finally, give yourself extra time to get there - even if you know precisely where youre going. Rushing can leave you looking sweaty and feeling flustered. Sometimes the entrances to large office buildings or company campuses can be perplexing and overwhelming. With an extra five or ten minutes, youll have a cushion of time, just in case, there are any glitches along the way. With that extra time, you can avoid rushing and will have a few minutes to freshen up before your interview. This can help reduce pre-interview ji tters. When You Need to Cancel or Reschedule If something changes and you need torescheduleorcancelthe interview, give the employer as much notice as possible. You can reach out by email or phone. Suggest alternate times for the interview when you contact the hiring manager. After the rescheduled interview, make sure to mention the interviewers accommodation in your thank you note, too.

Why the best leaders dont always have a plan

Why the best leaders dont always have a planWhy the best leaders dont always have a planStanley McChrystalis a retired U.S. Army general who commanded the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in the mid-2000s.He is also senior fellow at Yale Universitys Jackson Institute for GlobalAffairs, and the bestselling author of the recently released book,Leaders Myth and Reality.World-renowned organizational psychologist andNext Big Idea Club curatorAdam Grantrecently hosted him at Wharton to discuss how we can cultivate mora female leaders in the world, and why so many of our beliefs about real leadership are off the mark.This conversation has been edited and condensed. To watch the full version, click here.AdamInTeam of Teams, you wrote that when you stepped in to command the JSOC, you stopped thinking like a chess master and became a gardener. Youre a general whos known for being a fierce leader, and youre saying weve got to go garden? Seems like a soft metaphor. Whats behind it?Stanley I had thought that leaders were responsible for directing, having an answer to every question, giving orders, driving performance. I welches pretty good at that for most of my career, but suddenly in this environment, that welchesnt enough. When we got up to 18 raids a month, I was still personally approving every operation, but that was the absolute limit. The wheels were falling off the machine, so we had to change.The first thing is that I had to share information that I didnt share before. The information which had been curated for me, the leader, had to be turned on its head and shared with everyone. Then I had to give the decisions down to others- thats a little scary, because youre still responsible.In the summer of 2004, the opportunity to change was no longer optional- it was change or lose, and we had no idea how to change. I wasnt Steve Jobs- I didnt have this vision. All I knew was that the current course of action was failing. So I said, Were going to keep doing more of whatever works, were going to stop doing what doesnt work, and you, the organization, will figure it out. And thats essentially what happened.I had grown up on the idea that the leader is a chess master. You move the chess pieces, and if youre a good strategist, youre going to win. But the reality is that Id become more like a gardener. A gardener doesnt really grow anything- plants do all the growing. But a gardener creates an environment in which plants can grow. So you can change your goal pretty significantly if you become a caretaker of an environment, and allow everybody to operate there.Dont think that I suddenly started walking around and rubbing everybodys bellies. I leaned on the organization harder. But the point is, Im not a limiting factor- Im a cheerleader, Im an orchestrator, Im an enabler.And people own it when you push it down like that. Before, if I said, Okay somebody go out and do something, they might do it to the best of their ability. But if you say, We need to achieve this- figure out what we need to do, and make the decision to do it. Let me know how it goes, they own it with a very different mindset. Its extraordinary how most of the organization was very comfortable with that. There were some who would struggle with accepting that, but the good ones take it and run like crazy.AdamIts such a fascinating contrast to the standard models of change that say youre supposed to define a problem, build a core change team, and then immediately roll out a vision. Youre saying no, actually go in with no vision- just tell people youre changing as an organization and let them figure that out. Do you think that works outside of the military, too?We elect, select, follow, promote, support people who are serial failures, and we do it because they fill some emotional need in us.StanleyI think it does. Both vision and strategy are something you have to be a little careful about. The vision should be general- Were going to win- but the strategy needs t o be flexible, because things are changing fast in todays world, and the strategy wont survive too long. You shouldnt let the strategy be handcuffs that hold you.AdamIn your new book,you wrote, Leaders who exhibited all the right traits often fell short, while others who possess none of the characteristics of traditional leadership succeeded. This is something thats bothered me for my whole career- we think about qualities that we know are critical for leadership, and some of those dont seem to be enough. Then we see people who lack those qualities rise, and sometimes even succeed. How would you explain that paradox?StanleyWe think that if we have the right traits, learn the right behaviors, and have the self-discipline, were going to be successful. Thats just not true. You can follow all the rules and completely fail. Someone who breaks every rule and is offensive to you may beat you, because leadership isnt what we think it is, and it never has been. Its so much more contextual th an we want to believe.We tend to think of leadership as influencing people to do things they wouldnt otherwise do, but in my new book, we backed away from that definition. We now think that leadership is an emergent property from the interaction between followers, leaders, and other contextual factors. Leadership isnt something that the leader carries in a bag and sprinkles on people. We want to think, If Ive got the traits, Im a great leader. But a leader whos got all those traits has almost the same probability of failing as someone who has almost none of them.If a leader is very effective in one company or organization, and the headhunters go find him, pick him up and take him to another, they fail more often than if you just hire some character from inside the company and bring them up. And you say, Well, what happened? Did old Stan just lose his stuff, or is Susan just not as motivated as she used to be? No- the context is different. What worked in another context doesnt work h ere.A second myth is that the leader is responsible for everything the organization succeeds or fails at. In writing my memoirs, I found that I had been given credit for a lot of things that the organization had done, and I was happy to accept that. Id made decisions and something had happened, and therefore, I must have been the reason, right? I had this simple view of what happened, and in reality, all unterstellung other players had done things that I never knew about. I assumed that I pulled the right lever, and X happened. In reality, I pulled a lever, all these other things happened, and X happened- but it was only slightly related to me pulling the lever. I mattered, but not nearly as much as I thought I did. As we applied that idea to these other leaders, it gets proven over and over again.Martin Luther is credited with starting the Protestant Reformation. The Protestant Reformation is starting, Martin Luther nails 95 theses to the door- in fact, its questionable whether he actually did that- and he becomes part of it. He matters, but hes not the Protestant Reformation. And you can apply that to almost anybody.This narrative of the great man or great woman as the essential player just isnt played out in history.Dont get disappointed when you find flaws, but at the same time, dont look at someone and pretend there arent any.Lastly, we have this myth that says we demand results from our leaders, that we only follow people who get a good bottom line, win victories or elections or wars.But we dont- we elect, select, follow, promote, support people who are serial failures, and we do it because they fill some emotional need in us, and we make allowances for it.We make allowances for all kinds of things, because its the relationship between the leader and follower- the emotional connection, how they look and make us feel- thats so incredibly important.So when you put all this together, you realize that we look at leaders through this really foggy lens. All th ose things we knew about selecting leaders- and even leading ourselves- is deeply flawed.AdamI love that youve called out the romance of leadership- leaders are less responsible than we think they are. I think thats good news for all of us who are not in leadership roles- seems like bad news for leaders, though. How do you think about what real impact a leader has?StanleyI still think the leader matters a lot, but more for setting tone than anything else. When youre a senior leader, people tell you how important you are. Youre humorous, youre brilliant, that sort of thing. You start to believe that, and our media supports that, because our media wants to put people on pedestals. We do the same thing with social media- were constantly looking for someone who will lead us.What we need to do is look in a mirror, and say, Wait a minute, were not just followers. Were participants, partners. We have responsibility, we have much greater agency than we want to pretend. We cant just tell a l eader to show us what theyve got, and then decide whether they succeed or fail. We are much more of that than we like to pretend we are. And when leaders fail, we own that, too.AdamI couldnt believe that the book opened with Robert E. Lee, and then my second surprise was that you grew up admiring the man. Youve obviously changed your tune on that, but Im curious How do you think about studying a flawed leader, and whether we should actually take any insights away from them?StanleyThats the only kind of leader you can study, because there arent any leaders that arent flawed. Youve got to look holistically- dont get disappointed when you find flaws, but at the same time, dont look at someone and pretend there arent any.The good things about Robert E. Lee were very good. He was a studious young guy, he was a great young officer, he was offered command at Union forces in the beginning of the Civil War, but ultimately sided with Confederacy. He performed bravely on the battlefield- some of the most amazing battlefield feats in American history. But at the same time, he betrayed his oath to the United States, and spent the next four years trying to destroy the country that his role model, George Washington, had helped create. And he did it to defend the institution of slavery.I have to come to see Robert E. Lee as, in some ways, very admirable, and in some ways an absolute failure. When we look at leaders, we dont have to be forgiving, but we have to understand that leaders are flawed. Thats what you can expect. Take a leader that you abhor, like Abu Musab, the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq- I abhor so much about him, and I was happy the day we killed him. But the reality is, I admired a lot about the way he lived. He died for his cause. I disagree with what he believed in, but it was genuine. As you approach learning from leaders, we try to take good or bad away from the moral judgments and say, Are they effective or not?The person youre going to have to live with lon ger than anybody else is you.AdamYou write that the history of leadership is mostly a patriarchal history.StanleyWe wanted to have as many women as we could in the book- we ended up with three. If you go back in history, its harder to findwomen leaderssimply because the opportunities werent there. And then you say, Its a lot better now. Well, in the United States, there are more male CEOs named John than there are women CEOs entirely. We have a problem.So you have to do several things. You have to go back and create leadership opportunities for women from a young age- otherwise theyre not going to be postured for success. The second thing is you have to have female role models at the senior levels, which gets back to chicken or the egg How do you get senior role models unless you fix the problem So how do you fix the problem? Lets get senior role modelsSome of that has got to be the equivalent of affirmative action. If you wait until it happens naturally, our childrens children wont get there. So theres a legislative change, and then theres a cultural change. The cultural change takes longer, but itll stick more when it finally occurs.AdamHow do you show leadership even if you dont have formal authority?StanleyThe best thing you can do is be an exemplar, exactly what you want your leaders to be- mature, thoughtful, etc. Youll find that there is an effect of subordinates shaming senior leaders into functioning better. When I was in the Army Rangers, it was the first distribution policy Id ever been where I was a captain when I entered. We had really strict discipline, and if I stood somewhere and put my hands in my pockets, a private would walk up to me and say, Sir, we dont put our hands in our pockets. Thats really powerful. If you walk the walk yourself, its amazing the effect youll have on leaders.AdamIf you were to give one piece of advice for a career or a leadership journey, what would that be?StanleyTheres a great piece that C.S. Lewis wrote back in the 40s calledThe Inner Ring. The argument that hes making is that theres an intern ring in all kinds of things in life, and the inner ring is what we, almost by human nature, want to be in. It can be getting accepted to Wharton, it can be joining the cool group in school, it can be becoming the managing director in an organization- its some ring we want to get membership to.And the pull of wanting to get into those inner rings can make you do a lot of things that you shouldnt. If youve ever been in a group of people, and they tell a joke thats clearly unfair or cruel to somebody else and you laughed- not because you thought it was funny, but because you wanted to be accepted by that group- thats the danger of the inner ring. And its incredibly powerful.Not all inner rings are evil, but be really cautious about it. Because the person youre going to have to live with longer than anybody else is you. My litmus test now is my two granddaughters. They live next door, and I dont want anythi ng I write or do to be something that they are ultimately ashamed of. No amount of money, no amount of success, no amount of anything is worth giving that up. And if you hold on to that, everything you dont get in life will seem unimportant, because youll be able to live with yourself.This article first appeared on Heleo.

Secret Shortcuts to Event Manager Resume That Only the Pros Know

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What Everybody Dislikes About How to Add References to Resume and Why

What Everybody Dislikes About How to Add References to Resume and Why Heres What I Know About How to Add References to Resume Just as how there are examples about how to start essays, in addition, there are a variety of ways on the way it is possible to list down your references. Though there are various ways about how you can write your references, there are likewise a few guidelines that you also ought to be careful of when doing so. There are an assortment of ways on the way it is possible to write references in your essay that you can commonly see in some essay writing basic guides. Or on abedrngnisher page at the conclusion of your resume. For each new job opportunity, you should make certain your list of references is the ideal fit. If you are able to, select references that are ready to talk specifically about your qualifications for the job for which youre applying. Following your interview, your references could be a crucial component on whether you get a job offe r from a business. Pick the best references for the particular job under consideration. In the References section it is possible to use the Bibliography menu to put in a Bibliography to your MS Word document. References gestalt a critical portion of your job application. When you must provide references to a possible employer, the ideal way to do it is to create a reference page youll be able to share with them. Use the exact same heading at the surface of your references page as you use at the very top of your resume. Youll also discover a sample reference list. Below youll discover a sample reference list. You need to be able to list five or more references on a single page. References should show up on the webpage, followed by 3-5 contacts. Personal references are usually not suggested. The Demise of How to Add References to Resume Throughout the world wide web, there are lots of resources which can help you construct a powerful resume. The product which you are selli ng is you It will be useful in the event you will use a respectable source so it is easy to state a factual information thats pertinent to what youre speaking about. Check to guarantee youre providing all of the info required and clearly define your skill sets in regard to application requirements. If you are requested to provide references, include two from previous employers. It is almost always best to include details of how you were able to help your employer. Many employers will limit you to only 3 people, which means you will need to choose wisely. Though some employers might ask you to submit resume references as a piece of the application procedure, others might ask after a telephone screening, face-to-face interview or before the last step in the hiring process. There are various sorts of certifications which should be included on a resume based on the form of jobseeker and the business and position that the resume is for. An important resume skill is the capability to match yourself to the job that you are looking for. Whether you get a long academic career with various degrees or masters, or vocational or technical courses that have resulted in professional certificates, there are various approaches to include certifications on a resume to draw the hiring managers interest. A format thats commonly used with student-athletes who are simply going into the workforce is known as a behavioral resume. Getting the Best How to Add References to Resume For instance, if youre asking for a project lead position, you desire a reference who can describe your capability to manage teams and deadlines. In the event the club achieved something beneath your leadership, its order worth mentioning. Naturally, you can provide an extra reference if you think that it would make a difference or offer another insight. While it is necessary to make the most of them, you might think that its challenging to find one suited particularly for athletes. Life, Deat h, and How to Add References to Resume For instance, if the business accepts applications through an on-line portal and your resume is the sole attachable document, it might be well worth using all of the space youve got. Choosing the ideal personal reference is an extension of that skill and why you want a list with a range of options. Resume Genius is here in order to settle this matter once and for all. Go on the internet to cover out resume keywords best related to the work title. You would rather not incorporate an email address with a typo or a telephone number thats missing a digit. The range of references you list is dependent upon your career level. Do not neglect to include your telephone number and email address. Include your contact number and email address.

Kids, Work and Linkedin Resume Upload

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All you need to do is include a hyperlink or upload a file from your PC. For instance, if you intend on managing a company page, you will have to have admin access to the page. Merely to remember message template a part of a broadcast. Your LinkedIn contacts might not be your friends in any way. LinkedIn has bugs, and there are lots of those. LinkedIns own Authenticating with OAuth2 comprises a review of ways to get authenticated. The truly amazing thing about LinkedIn is the fact that it has a Whos Viewed Your Profile section you can check. In a few minutes, you may produce a LinkedIn profile (though youre going to want to invest more than ten minutes to earn a profile that truly shines). Nowadays you know all you need to do in order to refresh your LinkedIn profile. Therefore, its imperative your grow that network. Some problems can become really hard. The primary problem is to split aged connections from new connections. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Linkedin Resume Uplo ad The parent provider of the online juggernaut Google has ever dominated the markets of on-line search and digital advertising. If you would like to put on a degree in any area, use Google to discover the best Universities that offer that degree. If youre applying for jobs, or are considering exploring a new career path, LinkedIn makes it possible for you to find the profiles of professionals in the area or company youre interested in. Actually, publishing on LinkedIn is overlooked by the majority of people beyond the startup bubble. The fifth explanation is linked to the growth of smartphones with Android and Windows 8. It isnt good to create a good looking PDF resume, it isnt great to deal with candidates, it isnt good to look for jobs, it isnt great at gathering information and it isnt even best to discover excellent contacts. Creating cool content needs a lot of time, effort, and money, needless to say. The core business relies too heavily on external things Sharing tren ds and a deficiency of focus limit the development of content business Linkedin would like to concentrate on marketing solutions like sponsored posts as a method to generate more revenue. What You Need to Do About Linkedin Resume Upload Before Its Too Late The recruiter may supply you with additional insight or details that could be extremely beneficial. Bear in mind, recruiters can understand your picture, name, title, functions, place, headline, and a few of your education. So now it provides photo filters since you know, thats what you will need to be successful in your professional life. An official cover photo of the company that you work for is always recommended, and at times it only needs a little adjusting. Thus, scroll down and pick the plan you want. You should also have a hintergrund image that conveys a personal touch, including the skyline of the city you reside in, to find different users to linger on your profile only a tiny bit longer. By utilizing several Me ssages Broadcasts its possible to create messages chains. In case the only common issue is the truth of having a LinkedIn account, you might not be a match made in heaven. Its relatively simple to help it become uninteresting but at the exact same time, its simple to ensure it is super appealing. If you are the same as me, then youre a huge fan of the path to least resistance.

The Best Professional Resume Writing Services [What to Expect]

The Best Professional Resume Writing Services What to ExpectThe Best Professional Resume Writing Services What to ExpectDo Resume Writing Services Provide An Actual Shortcut?With more and more job seekers using resume writing services to get on top of the interview list, theres growing pressure on you to ensureyour resume can compete with a professionally written one. So, what exactly are the benefits of these services, and what should youknow before deciding which company to use? fruchtwein importantly, which company provides anaffordable resume service that actually improves your gelegenheits of getting aninterview?Affordable Resume Writing Services Put to the TestWe decided to research and test the top resume writing services available onlineto discover what your best option really is as a job seeker. We shortlisted the topcompanies, then anonymously had them write a resume for us. We thenassessed each service based on a number of factors, includingCost of serviceValue for moneySt andard of supportKnowledge and ability of writerQuality of resume (assessed by independent team of HR experts)How We Conducted the TestWe tested a sortiment of both expensive and cheap resume writing services to see how well their resumes performed when added to a pile of regular resumes and given to HR experts to pick out the best ones.First of all, we invited a team of HR managers from a range of industries to participate. We then gave each person a pile of 30 resumes in total. Out of the 30 resumes 20 were written byeveryday job seekers, 10 were professionally written using professional resumepreparation services. The team of HR experts were asked to pick out the 10resumes they thought were the best.The ResultsNearly every single HR expert picked the 10 professionally written resumes, saying they were the best ones in the pile of 30. When asked why theychose these 10, the overall consensus was that the standard wasextremely high, specifically identifying these areasClear presenta tion of work experience achievementsEasy to identify key skillsUse of compelling languageEngaging formatProfessional looking layoutIt seems clear that the professionally written resumes were significantly better than those made by regular job seekers.Which company provided the best resume?The winner wasResume Writer Direct Professional Resume ServicesWhy are professionally written resumes better?Professional resume services are a great option if you want to guarantee theeffectiveness of your resume. Since its their job to write resumes for a living, they have a far deeper understanding of resume writing theory than most people. fruchtwein professional resume preparation services are also strongly committed to staying up to date with resume trends, enabling them to constantly provide good service and earn repeat customers, referrals, etc.What makes them better than me at writing a resume?A certified writer is someone with years of experience writing resumes, thatunderstands the nume rous writing and formatting techniques that can beimplemented to provide you with a unique and powerful resume. The peoplebehind resume writing services typically have a background in the employmentindustry, and through trial and error have identified exactly which writingpractices are most effective in earning interviews.For example, which resumesections work best to engage the reader? How much work history should beincluded? What is worth mentioning, and whats worth leaving off the resume?Who are professional resume writers?Professional resume writers typically have a background either in theemployment industry and HR, or in industries like as journalism orteaching/education, where writing and strong language abilities are a must. Even the most affordable resume writing services will typically maintain a network of well-educated writers, who perhaps work full-time as a teacher and then writer resumes in the evening to boost their income.Writers are trained and tested by the compan y they work for to ensure theyunderstand exactly how to strategically implement resume writing theory. This allgoes to provide you with a powerful resume, developed using tried and testedtechniques.What to ExpectEach company is different. In general, even cheap professional resume services will include some key features we found that, though very few companies offer all ofthis as standard, you should look for one that includesWork directly with an industry specific resume writerMoney back satisfaction guarantee3-day servicevorkaufsrecht of expedited 24-hour resume writing servicePolished ready-to-use resume in Word, PDF and Text formatUnlimited phone supportUnlimited resume revisionsWhat are the benefits?We understand that these services arent exactly cheap, however the cost foranyone serious about finding a job is minimal, and if it significantly improves yourchances of getting interviews then it should pay for itself with the first paycheckyou earn.Ultimately, the main benefit is that you receive a quality resume written bysomeone with far more experience than yourself. The resume is written usingtried and tested techniques, that are combined with your personal career historyto produce a unique resume.There is also the added benefit that a professional writer takes the whole matteroff your plate, saving you time and stress. Additionally, a professional writer canbetter assess your career information and make an objective decision about whatto cut from your resume something many people struggle to do, andconsequently include too much irrelevant information, clouding their true value and key selling points.How It WorksAfter paying an initial fee you can complete a simple survey to provide yourcareer information and job goals, or instead just upload your old resume. You arethen matched with a writer that best suits your career profile. Your writer willcontact you as they begin drafting your new resume, and they take care of all thewriting for you producing a b rand new custom written resume. You work directlywith your writer during a revision process, where edits can be made to the newresume, ensuring complete accuracy and satisfaction.A satisfaction guarantee is also provided, which is one of the key reasons we choose Resume Writer Direct as thetop choice resume writing service many other companies either charge forfurther revisions, whereas this company will continue to work with you until youare happy with the document. This ultimately guarantees you receive the bestresume for your money.According to Resume Writer Direct, a professionally written resume issignificantly more effective in earning interviewsOur surveys show that a professionally written resume increasesyour chance of being contacted by a recruiter by 38%, you sit 31%more interviews, and are 40% more likely to land a job.Since each aspect of the resume is crafted according to your specific careerinformation, you can be confident your resume stands out. They say thatprofess ional services are particularly useful for these types of peopleNursing healthcare workersFederal job applicationsMilitary to civilianWork history gapsMixed work historyCareer changersCareer changers60+ job seekersBusiness ownersStay-at-home momsConsultantsAnyone with complex work historyDirect are a US leader in professional resume services, and provide premium standard services at an affordable and competitive price, as well as a 100% money back guarantee.

Why Employers Should Consider Sabbatical Leave Programs

Why Employers Should Consider Sabbatical Leave ProgramsWhy Employers Should Consider Sabbatical Leave ProgramsThe word sabbatical comes from the Old Testament practice of letting fields lie fallow every seven years. It was like a sabbath, a day off that lasted for an entire year. Companies that offer sabbatical leaves now, dont generally give you a year off to let your brain (your modern day fields) rest, but they do allow for more time off than youd get for a regular vacation. While United States law doesnt require any vacation time, most companies offer it, with people new to the workforce averaging 11 days per year, and move up to 17 or more after 10 years of experience. But, what if you got six weeks or more vacation, all in one lump? Thats what is known as a sabbatical leave. Who Offers Sabbatical Leave? Surprisingly, many companies in a wide variety of industries offer employees sabbatical leave during which they arent expected to even check their email. From restaurant Che esecake Factory to tech giant Intel, employees get the time off to do what they want to do. University and College professors often have the opportunity to take sabbatical leave. The nature of their work allows them to take a full semester off without disrupting their colleagues too much. Although, many professors on sabbatical leave are expected to do work related to their field. They just do not have to show up in the classroom. While that definitely offers a break of sorts,its not a full break. Who Benefits From Sabbatical Leave? Of course, the person who gets to take six weeks off in a row gets a lovely break, but David Burkus at The Harvard Business Review, found thatthe whole company benefitted from a leaders sabbatical leave. He found that the time away allowed people to generate new ideas for innovating in the organization and helped them gain greater confidence in themselves as leaders. That is a great thing, but the research found something else as well those who fille d in while the anfhrer was away on a sabbatical leave, gained a variety of skills while the boss was out. They often exceeded expectations, which helped the business in the long run. Because sabbatical leaves are so helpful for developing talent, companies should also start looking at the benefits of maternity and paternity leave, not just for the new parents, but for people who are allowed the opportunity to grow and stretch their skills. Just like with a sabbatical, you have plenty of notice before a baby comes. While the new parents arent getting the refreshing mind boost theyd receive on a true sabbatical leave, those who take over their duties are. Looking at parental leave as a benefit rather than a burden can also change how organizations approach it. What Should Your Sabbatical Leave Program Look Like? Each company has different needs, so there isnt a one size fits all solution for a sabbatical leave program. But think about the following issues as youre developing your policy. How long does an employee need to work before being eligible for a sabbatical leave? Many companies require five years or more. You most likely want to make it part of your retention strategy. Think about whether paid time off for such issues as parental leave or a long-term illness will continue to accrue time.Howlong does the employee have to take the sabbatical after gaining eligibility? To have an effective leave program, its better if the employee has time to prepare and plan. This is helpful to the company and the employee. How long do you give the employee before they lose the days? One year? Three? Many employers require the use of the sabbatical leave before the employee becomes eligible for the next sabbatical. How often are your employees able to take a sabbatical leave? Every five years, every ten years? Do you want to make them recurring?Are all employees eligible, or only people in certain roles? Is this a perk for executives only, or are administrative assista nts eligible as well? Keep in mind that you may experience benefits for people at all levels of your organization. But if a sabbatical leave is limited to a certain set of people, does the clock towards eligibility start when they enter a sabbatical leave-eligible position, or when they were hired? Does the employee have to repay her sabbatical salary if she doesnt come back to work after thesabbatical leave? What if she leaves within six months? Do you want to require partial repayment? The sabbatical leave is a bonus to the employee, but it needs to serve the business as well. No business benefit exists in a situation where you give an employee six weeks off work with no obligation to come back. (For example, many tuition assistance programs have a length of employment requirement contingency.) Will your sabbatical leave count toward the employees years of service and when you determine employee seniority and eligibility for salary increases.Is the sabbatical leave provided at ful l pay or partial pay? If the latter, how much? Keep in mind that without a paycheck, very few people will take advantage of this perk. Sabbatical leave is an excellent way to give employees a break and a reward for their hard work and years of service. Just like farm fields that need a rest, employee brains do need some time to relax as well. A sabbatical leave may serve as your answer about how you can support employee rest. However, if a sabbatical leave program wont work well for your company, you may wish to re-evaluate your vacation policy to ensure that your employees do get smaller breaks. Its great for everyone when employees have some time away.

How to travel the globe without leaving your job

How to travel the globe without leaving your job How to travel the globe without leaving your job Intrigued by the idea of making the world your playground and your workplace? While such a lifestyle doesn’t fit every person, this career option is becoming increasingly plausible thanks to technology and greater employer acceptance of remote work.

Being a Rifleman in the USMC Marine Corps 0311

Being a Rifleman in the USMC Marine Corps 0311 Being a Rifleman in the USMC Marine Corps 0311 Every Marine is a Rifleman has been the mantra of the United States Marine Corps since there have been Marines fighting wars. Though it does not mean that every Marine has the MOS 0311 of the actual infantry rifleman, it does mean  that every Marine, from food specialists to logistics personnel, have been trained in the basics of being a rifleman. The Marine Corps built the entire service around the training and support of the Infantry Rifleman. All non-infantry personnel (POGS- People Other than Grunts- a term affectionately used by the Infantry) will attend basic infantry skills at the USMC School of Infantry (SOI) in a separate infantry training program called the Marine Combat Training (MCT). Being able to pick up a weapon and defend yourself and your fellow Marines when needed is more what the phrase Every Marine is a Rifleman means. The Infantry MOSs attend the actual SOI Infantry Training Battalion (ITB).  This is where the MOS0311 Rifleman learns the skills to operate within an Infantry Unit.  This Infantry MOS is earned through the ITB school and will be the primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) of the Marine finishing ITB. Rank Range: Sgt to Pvt Job Description The riflemen employ the M4 service rifle, the M203 grenade launcher, the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW), AT-4s, and M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW) rockets.  The riflemen learn to be the primary scouts, assault troops, and close combat forces available to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The riflemen are the foundation of the Marine infantry organization, and as such are the nucleus of the fire team in the rifle squad, the scout team in the LAR squad, scout snipers in the infantry battalion, and reconnaissance or assault team in the reconnaissance units. Non-commissioned officers are assigned to fire team leaders, scout team leaders, rifle squad leaders, or rifle platoon guides. Some of the Positions  of the 0311 There are 13 members of a squad element in the platoon, with two squats making up the platoon generally.   Fire Team Leader: In the platoon, there are fire teams.  Each fire team is lead by a non-commissioned officer who is known as the Team Leader.  The remaining three positions of the fire team are the Automatic Rifleman (SAW), Assistant Automatic Rifleman, and a Rifleman.  Scout Team Leader (LAR squad): The Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (LAV-25) Scout Team Leader is a rifleman who performs their intelligence gathering behind enemy lines in LAV-25s to quickly locate and harass enemy forces. These patrols are done to relay information back to Marine commanders concerning the size, strengths, location, and any other pertinent information about the enemy.   Rifle Squad Leaders: Rifle Squads are led by non-commissioned officers and consists of three fire teams. They can also be placed in charge of the crew service weapons squad using weapons such as automatic weapons and sniper rifles.  Rifle Platoon Guides: Are led by a non-commissioned officer who acts as an assistant platoon sergeant and is tasked with keeping the platoon fed and loaded with ammo.  When in combat, the platoon guide will assist with casualties or enemy detainees until they are evacuated to the rear. Job Requirements (1) Must possess a GT score of 80 or higher.(2) Complete the Marine Rifleman Course at the School of Infantry, East or West. Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to NAVMC Directive 3500.87, Training and Readiness Manual. Related Marine Corps Jobs (1) Machine Gunner, 0331(2) Infantry Assaultman, 0351. The Weapons/Rifle Company within the USMC Battalion, Infantry Regiment, Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force is made up of three rifle platoons and one weapon platoon.  The MOS 0311 are part of the rifle platoon and soul mission is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or to repel his assault by fire and close combat. This is the job description of the USMC Infantry Rifleman MOS 0311. So, out of the hundreds of jobs in the USMC, as you read their job descriptions, they are obviously not Riflemen, but all Marines have the basic skills to do the “rifleman” job- as long as they stay proficient if these skills.

Why So Many Lawyers Quit the Profession

Why So Many Lawyers Quit the Profession Why So Many Lawyers Quit the Profession For non-lawyers, it’s crazy to think about how many lawyers leave the profession every year. You suffered through (and paid for) three years of law school, passed the bar exam, and now you’re walking away from life as a lawyer? But most lawyers have probably considered leaving, even if they ultimately decided to stay. So, what’s going on? Why do lawyers leave the profession? There are many reasons, but here are some popular ones. The Hours Let’s face it, lawyers work a lot. Whether it’s demanding clients, hard deadline in court, pushy partners in a law firm, or just a commitment to the work, a  law job is rarely a 9-5 endeavor. After years of missed dinner dates and canceled vacations, the hourly toll of being a lawyer can start to add up, to the point where no amount of money is worth it. At that point, people tend to quit in search of a better work/life balance. The Pressure Along with the long hours, you’ve got the constant pressure of trying to prevail in an inherently adversarial system. Add to that the fact that lawyers are often dealing with very serious, real-life problems (involving emotional and important aspects of peoples’ lives, such as family, money, freedom and so on) and you’ve got a recipe for stress and pressure. Over time, without appropriate coping mechanisms, this pressure can become unbearable, leading lawyers to leave the profession. The Constant Arguing Some pressure is inevitable in the law, but much of it is created by the constant arguing that goes on (especially between litigators). Beyond the inherent arguing over precedent and facts in court, there’s the daily grind of arguing over when to schedule depositions, or how many document requests each side is going to be allowed to make. Some people love this sort of thing, but many don’t. If you’re not in the “I love to argue!” camp, the weight of ongoing arguments can rapidly become too much. The Lack of Control Even worse than the long hours, in many cases, is the lack of control over your work and your schedule as an attorney. When you’re subject to the whims of the court, or of the partners or other senior lawyers you work for, the lack of control can become highly frustrating. This is why many lawyers leave (or opt out of firms and other large organizations to open their own solo practices). Boredom With the Work Let’s face it, much modern legal work is pretty boring. If you went to law school with visions of giving frequently, compelling opening and closing arguments in court and executing surgical cross-examinations on a regular basis, the reality of modern law practice might come as a harsh surprise. Very few cases end up in a trial, and many so-called “litigators” have never actually tried a case. Most work takes place in writing, and much of your time will be spent alone in an office, thinking and doing research. (Or, even worse, suffering through tedious document review assignments.) The law itself, in theory, is pretty fascinating. But the day-to-day work can be a grind. (This is why the people who loved law school are often the first to exit the profession.) If you’re not sure law’s for you, don’t despair! It might be possible to find a better fit within the law, or â€" worst case â€" you can join the legions of other disaffected attorneys who left for greener job pastures elsewhere. At least you’ll be in good company!

Gavel the dog too nice for police work, finds perfect gig

Gavel the dog too nice for police work, finds perfect gig Gavel the dog too nice for police work, finds perfect gig Many of us know what it feels like to be denied a job because we’ve been told we’re not “the right fit.” We humans are not alone - meet the dog who knows just how you feel.Gavel, a German shepherd, was training to be a police dog for the Queensland Police Service in Australia, but unfortunately didn’t make it,  according to BBC News. They thought his demeanor wasn’t suited for the job. Meaning: He was too friendly.Gavel reportedly enjoyed meeting people  instead of putting up a defensive front.But luckily, the pooch had a glamorous new role to fall back on - and not just any: After  successfully completing “a trial as a ceremonial participant” he became “Vice-Regal Dog” for Queensland’s Government House earlier this year, BBC News reported. And he seems to have been lighting up people’s lives during tours and other events (complete with a  uniform) ever since.The Facebook page for the Governor of Queensland  posted photos of the dog this week.(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1version=v3.1'; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));So Gavel’s work isn’t in vain - even though he wasn’t a “natural” talent for the police force, it’s clear that he is loved by many.The office of the Queensland governor commented in a statement to the BBC.“He has outgrown four ceremonial coats, undergone a career change (his official title is now Gavel VRD, ‘Vice-Regal Dog’), and brought untold joy to the lives of the governor, Mrs de Jersey, Government House staff, and the thousands of Queenslanders who have since visited the estate,” the office of Governor Paul de Jersey told the publication.The people have also spokenTwitter users have been chiming in about Gavel’s sweet story online.This Twitter user showed  tons of support this wee k.More love for the pooch all around.https://twitter.com/Sam_Winn/status/8731697955454771207 News Australia tweeted a segment of the dog in February after he started his new job.This Twitter user was lucky enough to meet Gavel last year, before he got the new gig.What to do if you’re not ‘a good fit’ for a positionHere’s the mindset to adopt if, like Gavel, you too aren’t  the candidate  the employer had in mind.Remember that it really might not be youLiz Ryan wrote about this in a 2016 Forbes article. “The trick to growing a thicker skin and sailing off confidently from a ‘not a good fit’ mismatch is to keep in mind that most of what happens in a hiring decision has nothing to do with you,” Ryan wrote.Why you shouldn’t stay at  a job that doesn’t feel right to youNozomi Morgan, a certified Executive Coach and the Founder and President of Michiki Morgan Worldwide LLC, wrote about this for HuffPost in 2016.“Instead of thriving like I’d hoped, I lived in cons tant fear. I was scared that I was always doing something wrong. I was scared that my opinion was not good enough. I was scared I would say something stupid. Even writing a simple email was a chore because I was afraid of the smallest error or typo. I couldn’t speak up at meetings because I wasn’t sure that I was adding value to the discussion,” Morgan wrote.After feeling trapped in this job which wasn’t right for her, and dealing with a “visa situation at that time” (as a worker with an international background), she left the position and eventually found her “passion.”Hopefully, if you don’t get the next job you were in the running for, you’ll soon fare as well as Gavel the dog.

Non-Disclosure Agreement FAQ - Australia

Non-Disclosure Agreement FAQ - Australia Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement FAQ - Australia General QuestionsWhat are the differences between the various confidentiality agreements?The Potential Purchase/Transaction deals with the situation where one party is going to sell a business, part of a business, or assets and needs to disclose the financial books or other confidential information to potential purchasers. The Invention agreement protects an inventor where investors or some other person require access to confidential information in order to evaluate the invention. The Employee/Contractor agreement protects an Employer where a contractor or employee has access to confidential information belonging to the Employer. The Other Purpose agreement deals with any other general situation where one party will be providing confidential information and wants to be protected. Why have a written contract?Written confidentiality agreements provide documentation or evidence of the receiving party's understanding of the confidential nature of the information received. The receiving party's obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the confidential information is clearly expressed. A written contract allows the disclosing party to define crucial terms and more effectively control the way the information is used. Having the contract in writing is proof of what was agreed to and may help prevent misunderstandings later on. Why am I asked to specify a location or jurisdiction?Each State or Province/Territory may have its own set of laws. The selection you make is used to customize the document to your specific jurisdiction. How long should I make the duties and obligations of confidentiality last following the termination of the agreement?It is important to stipulate a term long enough to protect the interests of the disclosing party, while not unnecessarily burdening the receiving party. The length of time you should use depends on the nature of the confidential information and the nature of your particular circumstances. Remember that if you select a time period that is too long or too restrictive, a court may find the clause unenforceable. What is the purpose of the non-competition clause?A non-compete clause restricts the receiving party from starting a competing company or disclosing confidential information to competitors. Its important to note that it cannot prevent people from working for competitors. How long should I prevent the party receiving the information from competing?It is important to prevent competition long enough to protect the interests of the disclosing party, while not unnecessarily burdening the receiving party. The length of time you should use depends on the nature of the confidential information and the nature of your particular circumstances. Remember that if you select a time period that is too long or too restrictive, a court may find the clause unenforceable. What is the purpose of the non-solicitation clause?This clause prevents the receiving party from recruiting any of your employees to work for them. In other words, this restriction prevents the receiving party from raiding your work force. How long should I make the non-solicitation clause last for?It is important to prevent solicitation of employees for a term long enough to protect the interests of the disclosing party, while not unnecessarily burdening the receiving party. In addition, you cannot unfairly restrict the employment of individual employees. The length of time you should use depends on the nature of the confidential information and the nature of your particular circumstances. Remember that if you select a time period that is too long or too restrictive, a court may find the clause unenforceable. What is an injunction?An injunction is a court order preventing a party from actually disclosing the confidential information. This remedy is often more beneficial than monetary damages because money alone may not fully offset the damage done by an unauthorized disclosure. It also avoids the difficulty of trying to measure all the damage caused by an unauthorized disclosure. What is meant by reasonable steps necessary to retrieve lost or improperly disclosed information?This means that the receiving party will take action that would be considered normal by a reasonable person in the same circumstances. What additional clauses could I add?While the Confidentiality Agreement that Law Depot provides is very comprehensive and provides sound protection, this option is available to allow you to further tailor the contract to your specific needs. What information would be classified as confidential?Confidential information would include all information that is provided by the Seller to the Purchaser that is not common knowledge or already in the public domain. This will NOT include the following: Information that is already known in the industry; Information that becomes publicly known through no fault of the Purchaser; Information rightfully in the possession of the Purchaser before being received from the Seller; Information created by the Purchaser through the Purchaser's own independent research. Information obtained in this way must be acquired without the direct or indirect use of confidential information already received from the Seller. This may include information developed from publicly available or industry sources; Information obtained from a third party pertaining to the Seller's business where the third party may rightfully disclose the information. This may include information rightfully disclosed by a government agency or industry journal. Potential Purchase TransactionHow should I describe the name of the item to be purchased?When describing the name of the item to be purchased, it is important to indicate the specific purpose that the Purchaser can use the confidential information for. If you want the confidential information to be used for a specific purpose, use specific wording. If you want to allow flexibility in the purpose that the confidential information is used for, then use more general wording. Describe the item with enough detail so as to clearly identify the item without including any of the confidential information regarding that item. When can consent be withheld?If the transaction that is the subject of this agreement is not completed, but confidential information was shared in the process, you may withhold your consent that would otherwise allow the Purchaser to be involved in a business that is in direct competition with your business. This wording prevents the Purchaser from using the confidential information to your disadvantage. InventionWhy is there no space to describe the invention in the contract?The description of the invention is intentionally not mentioned in the contract to ensure that the contract is signed and the obligation of confidentiality is imposed on the Evaluator before any information about the invention is disclosed. Sometimes the mere description of the invention would allow someone else to steal your idea. Employee/Independent ContractorHow should I describe the position/responsibility of the Employee?This description is important because it defines the purpose that the Employee will be able to use the confidential information for. If you want the confidential information used for a specific purpose use specific wording. If you want to allow flexibility in the purpose that the confidential information is used for use more general wording. What is a bona-fide independent party?A bona-fide independent party is a party that is not associated or affiliated with the Employee nor does the employee own or control that party in any way. What does not unreasonably withhold consent mean in the non-competition clause?This wording means that the Employer will not withhold its consent for an unjust, irrational or unreasonable reason. When can consent be reasonably withheld?Ultimately, this is a question that is decided by the courts. You would need to have a just and rationale reason for withholding your consent. This may include situations where you have a legitimate proprietary interest and by giving consent your interest would be compromised. Other PurposeHow should I describe the purpose for entering into the Confidentiality Agreement?You should include a description of why you are disclosing the confidential information to the Recipient without disclosing details of the confidential information itself. This description is important because it defines the purpose that the Recipient can use the confidential information for. If you want the confidential information to be used for a very specific purpose then be specific in your wording. If you want to allow flexibility in the purpose that the confidential information is used for then use more general wording. When can consent be reasonably withheld?Ultimately, this is a question that is decided by the courts. You would need to have a just and rationale reason for withholding your consent. If the transaction contemplated by the agreement is not completed, but confidential information was shared in the process, you may be able to reasonably withhold your consent and prevent the Recipient from being involved in a business that is in direct competition with your business. This wording prevents the Recipient from using the confidential information to your disadvantage. After the Confidentiality Agreement is signedWhat else should I consider in protecting my proprietary information?A Confidentiality Agreement by itself may not be enough if you are careless with your proprietary information. Other actions you should consider that will help a court conclude that you are diligent in protecting your proprietary information include: Confidential documents should be kept in a secure location with limited access. Staff and work associates of the receiving party that have access to your confidential information should also sign confidentiality agreements. Vendors that have access to your confidential information should also sign confidentiality agreements. Documents should be marked CONFIDENTIAL or marked with other words that show the proprietary nature of the documents.

5 Outdated Career Tips You Should Ignore - The Muse

5 Outdated Career Tips You Should Ignore - The Muse 5 Outdated Career Tips You Should Ignore It occurred to me the other day as I bit into a homemade cookie from my co-worker how far we’ve come. I remember the days when baking for a colleague’s birthday or bringing in a batch of no-occasion brownies was considered poor practice because it suggested (for women, especially) that you had time on your hands. Instead of working more hours or thinking creatively in your spare time, you were wrist-deep in pie crust, giving people reason to view you not as a professional person, but a merely domestic one- or at the very least, an unambitious one. I’m so glad that notion has flown the coop. It got me thinking, however, what other career advice is totally outdated? What arcane suggestions could we discard? I can think of at least five off the top of my head: 1. Keep Your Personal Life Private Go ahead and make small talk with your boss, but be careful not to actually divulge any personal details of your life. No need to get into what you did over the weekend or the vacation you’re planning. All your manager needs to know is when you need off and that your weekend was “good.” What antiquated advice. You’re a whole human, your supervisor is a whole human, and as such, you both have lives beyond the work that you do. Why contain yourself when sharing some details about your personal life may actually be a good thing? 2. Pretend You Don’t Need Any Help Fake it ’til you make when you don’t know how to do something on the job, right? Just pretend to know or you waste more time than necessary figuring it out. No longer. Eschew this advice and remember that there’s a lot of learning to be done when you seek assistance from your co-workers or admit to your manager that you’re confused about an assignment. Unless she’s a really awful, short-tempered, impatient person who, frankly, has no business leading a team, your supervisor will likely welcome questions and be happy to offer input if it’ll help you produce a quality project. 3. Avoid Interacting on Social Media Don’t friend your boss on Facebook and don’t follow him on Instagram. LinkedIn is safe and professional, and Twitter is fine too, assuming you only use yours for work purposes, but don’t cross over into the personal aspect of the various social sites. Once upon a time this was respected advice. This was around the time when you uttered one-word responses about your holiday break or your sister’s visit over the long weekend. But now? As long as you’re not displaying anything wildly inappropriate on your platforms or talking crap about your manager, the company, the CEO, it’s pretty natural to befriend, follow, like, comment on colleagues’ social media pages. It goes back to that bit about everyone being a whole human. 4. Maintain a Separate Work-Life Balance The workday ends at 6 PM, and begins again at 9 AM the next morning. In your non-working hours, you avoid email and you also quash any cool, creative ideas that cross your mind. And while you’re in the office, you pretend like your friends and family don’t exist, and you have a one-track brain: work. In theory, I can understand where this dichotomy emerged, but in real life, it just doesn’t make sense. I get a thrill when I find myself inspired by an idea while I’m walking the dog first thing in the morning. I whip my phone out and jot down a note so I don’t risk forgetting when I cajole my brain into remembering it only once I’ve made it to my desk. I’m also not going to ignore my partner’s email about the dinner party we’re planning just because I’m on the clock. Rigidly drawing a line between work and life, which are so obviously connected, is only going to make things difficult. 5. Never Challenge Authority What your boss says goes. He’s in charge, and whatever you’re instructed to do, you do it blindly. He knows more than you, there’s a reason he’s in his position, and you’re in yours. It’s not hard to see why this advice stuck around for so long. In fact, of all the items on the list, this may be the one you continue to struggle with. And yet, if you view respectful pushback as playing into the greater good of the organization, you should be at least halfway over the hurdle of speaking up about your convictions. Your manager, if he’s a good one, who cares about your growth and the success of the company, actually wants you to exercise your speak up. As is the case with a lot of well-intentioned advice passed through the decades, it’s essential to consider some old-school career advice with a skeptical eye. Some of it, you may find, still applies to you, while other bits, you’ll gleefully toss aside in favor of less archaic professional advice. Photo of man on device courtesty of LittleBee80/Getty Images.

Retaining Your Valuable Human Capital

Retaining Your Valuable Human Capital Retaining Your Valuable Human Capital It is essential to give your employees a vested interest in the success of your business. In many companies today, employees feel unimportant, and that they have nothing to gain from the success of the firm. That's why bonuses, ESOP plans, and other incentives should be a part of every business. When individuals have tangible reasons to work harder, they are more likely to share your enthusiasm and desire for the company to succeed. It is amazing how much effort, initiative, and intensity people are willing to provide when they have a stake in the outcome.Be nice!Employees should have other incentives besides money to work hard and give back to the business; your employees should enjoy what they're doing. Create a friendly and caring atmosphere at work with special benefits for your employees. Sometimes a little perk can create an incredible atmosphere of warmth and friendliness. Whether you try casual days, birthday cakes, family days, pet days, surprise bonuses, pizza partie s, or special days off, do something different at work to make your employees feel like they are part of a company that cares about them. An atmosphere of caring isn't confined just to internal perks. Sponsor local community events, send employees back for continuing education, recognize the families of your employees. These extra touches will create a positive working atmosphere that will have you and the rest of your team looking forward to coming to work every day.Important employee responsibilitiesAn important part of managing your business is giving responsibility to other individuals at your company. Giving employees significant responsibility not only makes them feel important, but also frees up time so you can focus on growing your business. It can be very difficult to let go of certain tasks that you have performed from Day One. However, being a manager means delegating responsibility in the most efficient manner, allowing you to spend time on the core areas of the bus iness. Releasing the operational and financial aspects of the business will allow you to focus on future initiatives and other opportunities in the marketplace.Using employees efficientlyUtilize your employees to the best of their abilities. Push employees to expand their horizons and learn about different aspects of the company. Encourage them to choose goals that will advance their professional abilities and make a significant impact on the company. Reward your employees for doing well, providing an idea for a project, or working longer hours to finish particular projects. Recognizing the efforts of your employees is an important part of creating a strong bond of respect and communication.A transparent organization~Always keep the lines of communication open and encourage employees to come up with new ideas and suggestions, even on topics not directly related to what they are doing. Keep your employees in the loop. In many growing companies, employees often feel like they'r e in the dark about important company business - a feeling that can breed mistrust and discontentment, and may even drive individuals to leave the company. Keep your employees feeling like they are an integral part of the team by actively communicating with them, encouraging them to take their skills to the next level, giving them important responsibilities within the business, and letting them know they are important to the company and you personally.Incentives and benefitsThere are many different types of incentive and benefits packages that you can make available to your employees. Unless you have part-time employees, your staff will want a medical benefits plan. Offering a comprehensive medical benefits package is extremely helpful when hiring skilled workers. Offering a tuition reimbursement program will encourage employees to increase their knowledge with continuing education classes and advanced degrees. Encouraging your employees to take financial or computer literacy c lasses will add value to your company. Stock options can be especially helpful when trying to hire an individual whose current salary you may not be able to match. The future value of the stock options may be enough to interest them into coming aboard. Bonus plans are another excellent way to reward employees for their good work. Make sure to explain to employees the basis for their bonus. It is a good idea to tie bonuses to personal as well as company performances.Concept:TeamBuilding a business team that works well together is an essential part of the success of any group. Finding the personalities and skill sets that fit is an important part of the hiring process. Creating an invigorating atmosphere, encouraging people to work together, and providing strong leadership and guidance are all essential parts of building a winning team.

How to save yourself from drowning in emails

How to save yourself from drowning in emails How to save yourself from drowning in emails Stop using email as a chat service and ask friends and colleagues to only email important matters.These are just two of the tips offered by a University of Brighton expert who wants to save us from drowning in emails.Paul Levy, Senior Lecturer in the University’s Brighton Business School, estimtes we spend nearly five and a half hours each weekday checking emails. And the numbers sent each day will have grown to 246 billion in 2019, up from 205 billion in 2015.In an article in The Conversation, Paul said we are constantly checking emails to keep ahead and to try and “empty the bucket”. One controversial tip is: Follow the increasing number of organisations who have given up emails altogether.Here’s his ten ways to “finally gain control over your chaotic inbox”:1. Stop using email as a surrogate chat serviceEmail is not really designed for quickfire conversation. It’s time consuming to wade through threaded, elongated conversations which clutter inboxes. Use alternative, better suited methods. And, ideally, resolve things face-to-face or phone in the first place.2. Beware of repeat messagingThis is known as the problem of “message replication”. A text message arrives: “I’m just checking you got my email”. The phone rings: “I’ve just sent you an email”.Many people still don’t trust decisions agreed virtually. A lot of decisions by messaging and emailing are not fully believed and we end up with a hierarchy of message replication. Texts to confirm social media messages, emails to confirm texts, phone calls to confirm emails, and face-to-face meetings to confirm phone calls.This overlap is very time consuming and potentially confusing. Email is not a great place for formal decision making. The meeting room where we meet as real human beings is still the most influential place for many people.3. Weed your email gardenA cluttered inbox is like a garden overgrown with weeds. It pays in the long run to spend a bit of regular time removin g cluttering messages.One simple and effective tip is to use the search function and to search for the term “unsubscribe”. This will throw up a surprisingly high number of newsletters you have no memory of even subscribing to.Even post-GDPR, you may well find literally hundreds of unwanted emails. Go through each one and unsubscribe. It will be a case of short-term pain for long-term gain.Your inbox is like a garden. Tend to it.4. Use the spam folder wiselyAutomatic identification of spam emails has got better in recent years. But they still creep into our inboxes. This is another easy way of email weeding. It is worth the time to educate your spam folder to become even better by placing those suspect mails into it. Also look in your spam folder to remove any legitimate emails that have been placed there unnecessarily.5. Ask friends and colleagues to stop emailing youDon’t be shy. Perhaps be tactful. Another cause of email overload is unwanted emails from those closest to you. Be prepared to politely ask other people to stop sending you emails that would be better shared in a meeting, on the phone or as a text message.6. Keep your requests simpleDon’t send over-complicated emails. If you ask for five things, a lot of people only reply properly to the last thing on your list. This simply generates further emails seeking the other four items.7. Ensure your replies are comprehensiveReply to everything in an email you receive. Not doing so just creates further emails seeking out what you haven’t replied to.8. Only check your email at set timesThere is increasing evidence that we are more productive (and less stressed) if we check and respond to emails just a few times a day. It is a myth that we have to be in touch minute by minute. And, if you must do that, email isn’t the best method. Use a form of instant messaging.9. Replicate your subject heading within the email bodyYou might think that writing something twice is a waste of effort. Not so with em ail. Write exactly what your email is seeking as a short summary (15 words maximum) in your email subject line and then end your email with the same sentence. Saying it clearly and twice increases the likelihood of getting a full and proper reply, as well as requests getting properly answered to.10. Give up email altogetherThe number of examples of people and organizations who have stopped using email altogether and used other communication methods, continues to rise (though how this will play out in the long run remains to be seen). Yet giving email up can make you less stressed and more productive. Other communication methods are often more fluid. It really is possible. Try it for a week.Give some, or all of these tips a try. Sometimes those things we most take for granted are the very things that cause us greatest problems.This post was originally published on YourCoffeeBreak.co.uk.

The True Story About Word Template Resume That the Experts Dont Want You to Know

The True Story About Word Template Resume That the Experts Don't Want You to Know What You Don't Know About Word Template Resume Again, there's a lot more context here. If it comes to resume credentials, it's simple to get confused. Actually, the word credentials has two distinct meanings in regards to your job search. Introducing Word Template Resume Effortless customization alongside drag and drop functionality might help save you a good deal of stress. The wizard will help you through the fundamental steps of preparing your resume. Download templates from the Microsoft website if you wish to conserve time and just modify a template. You can watch the templates by visiting this website. An easy Word document has them beat in regards to flexibility! Employing Word, you can produce your own templates for just about any application, including resumes. Templates may also be helpful once you're attempting to lose or maintain your existing weight. They help understand the flow of resumes. To begin with, Recruiters would want to be aware that the candidate can do the job and has necessary skill sets needed for the work then he'd want to understand the method by which the candidate approaches the issue, his passion, and values. The custom of building an internet portfolio and linking a resume to it is growing in popularity for a few reasons. The best method to approach a resume is to use it in order to convey your top strengths. Possessing a professional resume is a necessary tool for finding work. The Awful Secret of Word Template Resume Once you get your file open, there are 3 means by which you can proceed to copy and paste the info on your resume in the text box. Another page is acceptable, but anything past another page will likely be ignored. Go on the internet and log into the work board or resume posting site where you would like to post your resume. Ensure that your resume is printed with the suitable margin measurements, also. What Word Template Resume Is - and What it Is Not The peak of your resume should consist of critical keyword phrases and a fast snapshot of your core strengths, Leavy-Detrick states. Designing resume is a tricky job. The site also supplies an extensive guide to the different manners of resumes offered and the way to pick the most suitable style for the sort of job that you are applying for. Preparing an internet version of your CV or resume is among the simplest strategies to edge in front of the pack in your job-hunt pursuits. The Supreme Strategy to Word Template Resume Search on the web and you're flooded with numerous guidelines for designing your resume. There are some easy things you can do without editing the design to still improve resume readability and make it simpler to skim. It is possible to see a broad range of good resume templates and make an informed decision. If your portfolio includes photos, you may either display all of them separately or earn a slideshow employing the tools in your site builder. Whatever company you select for your site builder there'll be hundreds of templates from which to select. Fortunately, you can make the ideal use of totally free templates that are available on the internet. Considering all the resources available through software and the online today, it may look silly that I'd counsel you against using a resume template to make an executive resume. Most free templates are made to be specific to certain industries, so it's well worth browsing through the choices available that suit the work sector you would like to work in. What fields appear will be contingent on the template you've chosen. On occasion, you'll discover that it is crucial to edit Word documents. Not only will it show that you're technologically savvy, but in addition, it demonstrates you've taken the opportunity to go the excess mile with your resume presentation. Tons of folks apply for the very same job, so it's crucial to make sure your application shines the brightest. If so that you'll need to be more creative. In other words, resume templates can provide you that professional look which will help to raise your probability of winning an interview to land that dream job you're applying for. With the aid of professionally designed resume templates you'll be able to conserve lot of work and time on procedure. All strategies and advice are mine or collected from different sources throughout the web.

Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin Reviews & Tips

Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin Reviews & Tips Now, take a look at best free online resume builder websites. If you don't create a resume utilizing an on-line site's resume builder but still wish to post it to the website, you will need to upload it. Unlike the majority of the online resume builder sites that need the user to register, it doesn't need registration. ConnectCV is another exact efficient online resume building tool at no cost. Choosing Good Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin Last, just be certain to devote the opportunity to complete your profile so you that it's visible and you'll match with the most suitable search terms to increase your odds of being found. Actually, you'll be in a position to think of a decent looking and well-structured document. Studying resumes of individuals who hold, or have held the sort of job that you're pursuing, is also beneficial. Well, if you're having all such thoughts, the reply isn't exactly'. Hiring someone who might be great in some specific things, but doesn't fit the criteria of the job can be an expensive mistake. Getting the most of a resource that won't only help save you time, but is shown to elevate your opportunity of scoring a work simply is logical. Later a couple of things about filling out an application for job and things to pay exclusive attention to. You're able to post your resume online by making a totally free account in addition to a work alert. Utilizing a resume template has turned into an acceptable and smart practice for several explanations. In the end, scroll further down the window and you'll discover a choice to sign into a Indeed profile. From that point, you have the choice to choose if you would like to be searchable or not. You have the choice to see the document you have uploaded. Why Almost Everything You've Learned About Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin Is Wrong LinkedIn isn't just for expert networking. LinkedIn's internet learning platform launched one month before, and lots of businesses have reported incentivizing employees to make the most of the chance to obtain new tech and business abilities. LinkedIn video is an excellent networking tool, and with so few individuals doing it upon the platform, it is a sure method to set yourself apart from hundreds of different candidates. Instead, record a couple practice videos before you publish your very first LinkedIn video for everybody else to see. Introducing Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin As part of making your account, you will have to complete some personal info and pick a file to upload your resume. Your reference will get an email with a hyperlink and can enter the letter straight in your account. You may also permit the feature for all files, particularly when seeking to attain the second effects. If that's the case, don't be concerned about what it appears like, because it is going to be consistent with the other resumes in the dat abase. So long as you own a folder in which you know an updated resume with the exact namewill be, you're good. Make sure that you're submitting the appropriate documents for the designated To-Do List item. You may also have to disable the feature altogether, especially if you don't have permissions required (e.g. permissions to make a new file in target directory). Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin and Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin - The Perfect Combination For information about how to submit an application for a job utilizing the new on-line recruitment system, inspira, go to Application Process. Data plays a major function in the current recruitment procedure. Resume Parsing is a superb technology whereby data can be extracted from the resume in many fields. Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin Ideas Assess your present status and profile on LinkedIn and make it appear larger and better. LinkedIn is going to be the thing to do. LinkedIn can be a potent tool if you take the opportunity to utilize it well. LinkedIn will conserve the previous three resumes you uploaded. Look for a job which you would want to submit an application for that has the LinkedIn easy apply option. When it's finished, you will be taken to the Photoshop menu. Uploading that video to your LinkedIn profile may cause plenty of visibility. Also, it's also useful to find expert aid with editing LinkedIn profile for errors. How to Choose Can You Upload a Resume to Linkedin Anyway, you should speak to your references about a particular position before they are called so that they will be better prepared to provide you a shining recommendation. There are plenty of jobs which can be found on the jobs portal with preferred location for those candidates to apply and be part of any renowned firm. All they need to do is search certain abilities or keywords along with a location. On the application page you'll have the chance to customize your cover letter for the present job so ensure you refer to the job to which you're applying.